embalmers

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plural of embalmer
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To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition
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One who embalms a corpse; a practicioner of mortuary science
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{v} to take out the intestines of a body and fill it with aromatics to preserve it
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{n} one who embalms bodies
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If a dead person is embalmed, their body is preserved using special substances. His body was embalmed. the embalmed body of Lenin. to treat a dead body with chemicals, oils etc to prevent it from decaying
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To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance
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To perfume or add fragrance to something
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To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume
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To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction
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{f} mummify, preserve; perpetuate, immortalize
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preserve a dead body
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One who embalms
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a mortician who treats corpses with preservatives
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{i} one who embalms corpses; something which preserves and prevents decay
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    Etymology

    [ im-'bä(l)m, New Englan ] (transitive verb.) 14th century. Middle English embaumen, from Middle French embaumer, from Old French embasmer, from en- + basme balm; more at BALM.
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